In March of 1974, an audacious attempt was made to kidnap Princess Anne in broad daylight. This daring plot lead to an extraordinary shootout in the shadow of Buckingham Palace.
The attempt is recreated and examined by the men and women who were actually present at the bloody event.

10/13/23

Kate Thornton and the panel discuss the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh; Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, and ask whether they are, in fact, the unsung heroes of the working royal line up.

Plus, a look at the parallel events held by the Waleses and Sussexes for World Mental Health ...

Full, extended version. As the Princess Royal celebrates her 70th birthday The Royal Beat takes a look back at her extraordinary life.

Journalist Kate Thornton hosts a fiery debate on the new generation of Royals. From Kate's recent legal issues with the press to the very divided opinions on Meghan and Harry's activities in their new home.

Series 1, Episode 3: Kate Thornton interviews respected royal writer Ingrid Seward about her latest book 'My Mother and I' which draws on the loving but often misunderstood bond between Queen Elizabeth and the Prince of Wales, now King Charles III. Alongside royal photographer Arthur Edwards and ...

06/10/2022
On this episode of The Royal Beat, we look back at the highlights from the Platinum Jubilee weekend, and forward to the next era of the reign.

Kate is joined by Vanity Fair's Katie Nicholl, royal biographer Hugo Vickers, and Duncan Larcombe, former royal editor of The Sun.

10/08/2021 - On this week's Royal Beat, Professor Richard J Aldrich gives brand new insight into the security that surrounds the royal family every day of their lives.

We also cover Kate's dazzling red carpet appearance at the Bond premiere, Harry and Meghan's PR mistake, and the Queen's Andrew ...

04/15/2022
As the Queen pulls out of the Maundy Thursday service, one of the 'most rewarding' annual dates in her calendar, we look back at a royal Easter tradition dating back to the Middle Ages.

Our guests also discuss how Princess Anne managed a smoother Jubilee tour than her nephew, Prince W...

This week we discuss the importance of the Commonwealth to the Queen, and vice versa.

Plus, the spotlight's on Sophie and Edward; can they rise to the occasion? And what happened when Camilla met the actress who plays her in The Crown?

Kate is joined by Russell Myers, royal editor of the Dail...

01/21/2022 - The Royal Beat takes a deep dive into Prince Andrew's fall from grace. We discuss how his legal position has gone from bad to worse, and look at the royal family's decision to publicly distance themselves. Plus we look back through Andrew's story, asking how it all went so wrong for ...

10/28/2022
The Panel discuss the remarkable and fabulous life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

Plus, with Harry's book title and cover revealed, our insiders give their opinions.

Kate Thornton is joined in the studio by Majesty Magazine's editor in chief Ingrid Seward, The Sun's...

09/10/2022 - On this episode of The Royal Beat, we look at the next chapter for Kate and William's family.

We also ask if Prince Charles is about to lose his closest aide, why Prince Andrew has gone to Balmoral for the second time this summer, and whether the Sussexes will be back in the UK thi...

08/27/2021 - The Royal Beat looks at the life and scandals of Princess Margaret, and talks us through the Royal Style in the Making exhibition currently on display at Kensington Palace. The panel also updates us on Princess Charlene of Monaco and discusses whether Prince Andrew should keep his mi...

08/13/2021 - The Royal Beat covers the latest Prince Andrew news, Meghan's new 40 x 40 initiative and Princess Anne's possible new role. Kate also leads the panel through discussion of the legend of King Arthur, and some of Victoria and Albert's amazing art collection.